1977 MXR Distortion+ Restoration

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faceplate graphic applied using waterslide decal:

[harddriver]

Looks like my old one but nicer.... Are you reusing the original MXR pots?

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Looks like my old one but nicer.... Are you reusing the original MXR pots?

I wanted to, but they are both scratchy.. the 50KΩ (output) pot more so. I have cleaned them with Deoxit® spray, but they are 44-year-old, well-worn pots.

I ordered a replacement for every single part, so I have the new pots. Wanted to keep it original as possible, but I also want it functional.

Thinking of selling the original pots to a guy on Reverb.com I've done business with before.

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cut out waterslide decal for controls, switches & LED. two coats of clearcoat:

[harddriver]

Nice, might as well make it all new while you're in there. I tried using the original pots from my 79 Marshall 2203 which were well worn in one of my plexi builds, turned out to be a bad idea and I ended up installing all new and walla, no issues after that.

So... I won't be doing that again.

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Nice, might as well make it all new while you're in there. I tried using the original pots from my 79 Marshall 2203 which were well worn in one of my plexi builds, turned out to be a bad idea and I ended up installing all new and walla, no issues after that.

So... I won't be doing that again.

Yeah, it's just not worth it.

Even though these pots test OK on an ohmmeter, they're gonna make static noises and drop out audio in the circuit if I were to put them back in.

I'll just sell them to someone doing a restoration who doesn't care about playability. Just the visual aspect.

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plugged hole from removed mod. Changes to original circuit/upgrades: installed 3PDT footswitch for true bypass switching, LED indicator (yellow), and external DC power jack.

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hook-up wiring: